readme_parser_warnings_requires_php_header_ignored

readme parser warnings requires php header ignored

The plugin readme contains metadata or formatting that WordPress.org may not parse as intended.

high weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found readme headers, sections, tags, contributors, language, or formatting that do not match repository expectations.

Why It Matters

The readme powers the WordPress.org plugin page. Parser issues can hide important metadata, show stale compatibility, or reduce discoverability.

How to Fix

  • Use standard readme headers and section names.
  • Keep short descriptions, tags, contributors, Requires at least, Requires PHP, Tested up to, and Stable tag valid and current.
  • Run the readme through Plugin Check again after editing.

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsUpdatedTop Issue
#1Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin – BasePress Docs226711,7672k+Non-prefixed global variable
#2PhonePe Payment Solutions337610510k+Missing direct file access protection
#3Melhor Envio342427610k+Nonce verification recommended
#4WP GPX Maps35271004k+Non-prefixed global variable
#5FlyWP Helper – Page Cache, Page Optimization, Emails for FlyWP Server Control Panel4020814k+Non-prefixed global variable
#6Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor54419557k+Text Domain Mismatch
#7Qikink Print On Demand and DropShipping6114231k+Input is not validated
#8Comment Form Js Validation702382k+Missing Arg Domain
#9Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg82631340k+Text Domain Mismatch
#10Simple ads.txt82861k+Missing direct file access protection
#11Coinbase Commerce Payment Gateway for WooCommerce942154k+Missing Arg Domain
#12Classic Widgets97232m+outdated tested upto header
#13Gosign – Contact Person Box Block97341k+Missing Version
#14Gosign – Gallery box Block971141k+Missing Version